Letter: Immigrants are looking to survive

Tuesday

Sep 12, 2017 at 4:15 PM

What a shame to see Tim Daniel so disconnected from his fellow man/woman (Illegal immigration is wrong, period 9/8/17). Examining the immigration issue in a vacuum, Mr. Driscoll asks, “just what part of ‘illegal immigration’ do people not understand?” Unfortunately, it is Mr. Daniel who doesn’t understand as he bases his query on a significantly oversimplified analysis of a very complex issue. How wonderful that he can afford a ticket to an Ohio State football game and attend feeling safe after being screened by security. And, Mr. Daniel can freely express his views about how the team is performing on the field without fear of repercussion. I’m sure he enjoys food and drink at the game as well. Now imagine living in a country where your government is wildly corrupt, there is practically no opportunity to succeed, your ability to voice personal opinions, political or otherwise is suppressed, you struggle to secure adequate food and housing, and you are constantly afraid of the police because they may falsely imprison/beat/sexually assault/kill you. And, what if this was your reality day after day after day. Humans have a fight or flight instinct to survive. Immigrants are looking to survive, plain and simple. If the roles were reversed, you’d do the same thing. Understand their circumstances and show some care and compassion.